PreOp/PACU RN - Surgery Center, Seasonal

Vail Health Hospital • Vail, CO

20h • $38 - $60

About The Position

Vail Health is hiring a seasonal PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse for its Surgery Center. The RN provides nursing care to patients and their families before and after surgical procedures, with accountability for expert, compassionate, and individualized care. The nurse collaborates with providers, staff, and other team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The role offers seasonal work in Vail, Colorado, and includes an end-of-season bonus upon successful completion of the season and eligibility requirements. No night, weekend, or holiday shifts are required.

Requirements

• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Colorado or a valid compact-state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, computer skills needed for online learning, job-specific competencies, online forms and policies, and benefits enrollment.
• Working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Associate Nursing Degree minimum for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Provide patient education to support the plan of care, informed healthcare choices, and wellness.
• Delegate care appropriately and in accordance with Colorado statute.
• Apply healthcare assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Handle a high volume of telephone requests from patients for medications, information, and assistance.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with procedures as needed while following patient-safety guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health, and others to support high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Use Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety and patient preferences and promote effective communication with patients and families.
• Model the principles of a Just Culture and organizational values.
• Perform other duties as assigned and remain HIPAA compliant.

Benefits

• Vail Health-supported housing for eligible seasonal staff.
• Season completion bonus, subject to successful completion of the season and eligibility requirements.
• Health insurance for eligible seasonal staff.
• Wellness reimbursement credit for eligible seasonal staff.
• 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility for eligible seasonal staff.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree